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Recent Examples of lyceum
The Revolutionary generation took pride in preparing for public life through college literary societies, philosophy clubs, and lyceums – community gatherings for lectures and debates.
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Sabrina Schaeffer, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
The lyceum speaking circuit had exploded in popularity, but women were largely barred from it.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
So, too do tours of Emerson’s home, Thoreau’s lyceum and other spots in town.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
The Midwest also saw an explosion of newspapers, libraries and a lyceum circuit featuring speakers like Clara Barton, Frederick Douglass and Henry David Thoreau.
—Kelly Scott Franklin, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2022
Cadets practice an emergency situation during a lesson in a bomb shelter on the first day of school at a cadet lyceum in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 1.
—Time, 23 Nov. 2022
All of the children in the lyceum participated in the exercise without protest.
—Mira Ptacin, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021
It was called the lyceum movement.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 27 May 2021
Its roots go back further, though, to the lyceum movement that started in Massachusetts in the 1820s and offered attendees the prospect of self-improvement through lectures on literary, scientific and moral topics.
—Joy Wallace Dickinson, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Apr. 2021
Sabrina Schaeffer, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
The lyceum speaking circuit had exploded in popularity, but women were largely barred from it.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
So, too do tours of Emerson’s home, Thoreau’s lyceum and other spots in town.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
The Midwest also saw an explosion of newspapers, libraries and a lyceum circuit featuring speakers like Clara Barton, Frederick Douglass and Henry David Thoreau.
—Kelly Scott Franklin, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2022
Cadets practice an emergency situation during a lesson in a bomb shelter on the first day of school at a cadet lyceum in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 1.
—Time, 23 Nov. 2022
All of the children in the lyceum participated in the exercise without protest.
—Mira Ptacin, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021
It was called the lyceum movement.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 27 May 2021
Its roots go back further, though, to the lyceum movement that started in Massachusetts in the 1820s and offered attendees the prospect of self-improvement through lectures on literary, scientific and moral topics.
—Joy Wallace Dickinson, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyceum
Noun
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Across the country, families are filling auditoriums and lawns to watch their seniors walk across the stage.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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This pizza-focaccia crossover is an ideal meal for late spring or summer when your vegetable garden is in full bloom.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Arenas and amphitheaters in Seattle, Vancouver, Grand Rapids, and other cities will host the extended co-headlining run, which had seemingly wrapped in London and Manchester this past weekend.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
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Zimmerman had been scheduled to perform at the amphitheater at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque but canceled his concert at the last minute.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Wilde noted that CinemaCon is one of Hollywood's most important industry gatherings, bringing together studio executives, theater owners and members of the press.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The center includes a museum, Oval Office recreation, theater, art installations basketball court and park on a 19-acre campus.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The 10,000-seat arena has hosted concerts by Cher, Rush, Aerosmith, Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, Bruce Springsteen and others over the past 25 years, and also has held monster truck shows, pro wrestling performances, circus visits and more on off days.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The 120 square-foot structure is also large enough to use as a playhouse for little ones or workshop for DIY projects, but the interior customization options are truly endless.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Orrock currently has four playhouses spread throughout her yard, each with its own personality, theme and purpose.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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“Lyceum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyceum. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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